How to pronounce comprador
Say it like kom-pruh-DOR. Comprador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOR).
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- kom
- pruh
- DOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comprador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- komKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of comprador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kom-pruh-DAW.
What does comprador mean?
- An intermediary.
- A native of a colonized country who acts as the agent of the colonizer.“the comprador class”
- A ship chandler in the Far East.
Where does comprador come from?
In Far East, originally applied to native servants in European households, later to native managers in European businesses.
Words that rhyme with comprador
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Questions about saying comprador
How do you pronounce comprador?
Say kom-pruh-DOR. The American pronunciation is /kɑmprəˈdɔr/. In British English it is /kɒmprəˈdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comprador?
Comprador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOR). Broken into parts: kom · pruh · DOR.
Is comprador pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɒmprəˈdɔː/ (kom-pruh-DAW).